noun
a concise statement of a principle or truth
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The philosopher often used aphorisms to convey his deep thoughts in a concise manner.
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My grandma always shares aphorisms with me, like 'a penny saved is a penny earned'.
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I saw a meme with a funny aphorism that said 'life is short, smile while you still have teeth'.
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The artist's painting was a visual aphorism, capturing the essence of beauty in simplicity.